Anatomy of a Tag
Greenhouse Product News
November 2009
By Gerry Giorgio
Research indicates that more than 70 percent of all gardeners keep the tags from the plants they bought and use them as garden markers or for future reference. Do yours provide the best information possible?
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Horticultural Plastic Recycling — The Future Is Brighter
Greenhouse Product News
October 2009
By Arthur Cameron
Pots, flats and other horticultural plastics can be a challenge to recycle after being contaminated with soil and other organic material. But the options are expanding, and programs are cropping up in communities and garden centers all over the country to handle these products efficiently and sustainably.
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Small Steps to Sustainability
Greenhouse Product News
September 2009
Jasmina Radjevic
Van Wingerden Greenhouses, whose facility includes a young plant division, finished division and a retail garden center, has made great efforts to be more sustainable.
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What Happened?
Greenhouse Product News
August 2009
By Tim Hodson
The state of the economy was precarious as growers headed into spring this year. So we wanted to find out...
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The Step by Step of Pay by Scan
Greenhouse Product News
July 2009
By Jasmina Radjevic
Thinking about developing a pay by scan program? After teaming up three years ago, English Gardens and Four Star Greenhouse have managed to decrease shrink and grow their businesses by offering a top-quality product — and customers are noticing.
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Planting Profits
Greenhouse Product News
March 2009
By Darhiana Mateo
More growers are capitalizing on the consumer appeal of retail-ready pots.
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Striking a Balance
Greenhouse Product News
February 2009
By Dr. Robin G. Brumfield
Using financial ratios to survive tough economic times.
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Know Your Costs
Greenhouse Product News
December 2008
By Robin Brumfield
In today’s challenging economic climate, doing the math — and distinguishing your best sellers from your struggling crops — has never been more critical.
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Raise the Roof
Greenhouse Product News
December 2008
By Darhiana Mateo
Building a new greenhouse is full of challenges and — when done right — rewards. Retailer/grower/landscaper Mulhall’s shares its journey from beginning to end.
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Who’s Driving This Bus?
Greenhouse Product News
December 2008
By Stan Pohmer
In today’s tough times, collaboration and cooperation throughout the supply chain is essential to bringing in those hard-fought consumer dollars.
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On the Road to a Greener Tomorrow
Greenhouse Product News
September 2008
By Paige Worthy and Tim Hodson
The 2008 winners of GPN’s Sustainability Progress Awards are leading the charge down the path to a sustainable future.
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Looking Back at Spring 2008
Greenhouse Product News
September 2008
By Jasmina Radjevic
It has been quite a turbulent year, with fuel costs at an all-time high and the economy in a downturn, but growers remain optimistic and are gearing up for a busy 2009.
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Do What You Do Best
Greenhouse Product News
August 2008
Dr. Robin G. Brumfield
Carving out your market niche — or moving into a new one — can be fairly simple, as long as you put the required thought and effort into doing it right.
Where Are They Now?
Greenhouse Product News
August 2008
By Darhiana Mateo
From rising stars to surprising career twists, we catch up with the nine GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year scholarship winners.
The Next Generation
Greenhouse Product News
July 2008
By Darhiana Mateo
At a time when many family-owned businesses struggle to keep their life’s work in the family, Bob’s Market and Greenhouses is defying the odds. As the Barnitz family will tell you, the time to plan for tomorrow is today.
Creating an Online Community
Greenhouse Product News
May 2008
By Darhiana Mateo
After some initial hesitation, growers across the country are turning to online tech help bulletin boards for fast, accurate information —and even a little camaraderie.
Learning to Conserve
Greenhouse Product News
April 2008
By Jasmina Radjevic
Creating an energy-efficient greenhouse structure can be challenging, with rising energy costs and resources becoming scarce in parts of the country. But Pleasant View Gardens has managed to do so and even see a payback. Read on for some hot ideas.
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Driving Innovation
Greenhouse Product News
April 2008
By Darhiana Mateo
When Troy’s Landscape Supply decided to test drive a POS system and wireless handhelds, they ended up doubling their business and earning a reputation as cutting-edge retailers.
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Driving Toward Change
Greenhouse Product News
January 2008
By Paige Worthy
After a turbulent, taxing 2007, are growers ready to face the challenges that await them down the road in the New Year?
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Summer Cut Flowers for Fun and Profit
Greenhouse Product News
January 2008
By Roger C. Styer
Nearly four years after starting Country Fresh Flowers, Roger Styer recounts the successes, calamities and lessons learned from his past two years in business.
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The Payoffs of Efficient Energy
Greenhouse Product News
November 2007
By Christa Reynolds
A discussion of the problem of rising energy costs is nothing new to frustrated growers. But many people may not be aware of the existence of federal grants and loans for commercial growers, available to those who work to make their businesses more energy efficient.
Reviewing Spring 2007
Greenhouse Product News
September 2007
By Jasmina Radjevic
To get a better understanding of this year’s selling season, we surveyed a group of growers across the country. Despite erratic weather and rising input costs, sales were strong and varieties performed well overall.
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Selling The Experience
Greenhouse Product News
September 2007
By Stan Pohmer
Focusing solely on selling product just won’t cut it in today’s marketplace. It’s up to you to create a reason for consumers to spend in your garden center.
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